CANESTEN VAGINAL 2% CREAM

Composition for CANESTEN

food interaction for CANESTEN

alcohol interaction for CANESTEN

pregnancy interaction for CANESTEN

lactation interaction for CANESTEN

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

No interaction found

No interaction found

Canesten vaginal 2% cream is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice for CANESTEN

Do not use clotrimazole topical for vaginal infections if you are menstruating.

Do not take clotrimazole pessary by mouth. Avoid direct contact of cream or drops with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention.

Do not use tampons, vaginal douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products while using clotrimazole for vaginal infections.

Avoid vaginal intercourse during treatment of vaginal infections.

Do not use the vaginal tablets in children younger than 16 years.

Tell your doctor if you have had two infections of fungal vaginitis in the last six months, history of sexually transmitted disease (STD) or exposed to a partner with STD, or have pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.

Tell your doctor before using clotrimazole, if you have any of the following symptoms: irregular or abnormal vaginal bleeding, a blood-stained discharge, vulval or vaginal ulcers, blisters or sores, lower abdominal pain, fever or chills, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or foul smelling vaginal discharge.

Seek immediate medical advice if symptoms do not relieve within a week of using vaginal cream or tablets, or infection recurs more than twice within six months.

Patients allergic to clotrimazole or other imidazole antifungal medications or any of its ingredients.

It should not given to patients who never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor.

It should not take if patient is who have itching caused by a condition other than a yeast infection.

Frequently asked questions for CANESTEN

Clotrimazole Topical

Q.Is clotrimazole a steroid?Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal medication and not a steroid.